InfamousAlice

I've seen it done where people take a dowel or "pole" or perch ect and measure it to the width of the cage and screw into the dowel from the outside. Just make sure it's snug and not too far from the bottom, half inch to an inch is probably great. I made something similar for a conure I used to have.

Everyone's advice was MUCH appreciated. Bob-o spent all day out of his cage, either on it or sitting on my lap so we did a mini tour. He was intrigued and OK with everything. He's already picked up my "huuuuh? bob-o" that I say every time I talk to him. My phrases are always "whatcha doing? huuuh bob-o?" and I must have been saying it too much cause now I just hear him mumbling huuuh? bob-o whenever I am not paying enough attention to him. I'm so pleased with the guy, I never imagined I'd be able to even touch him already, let alone have him on my lap repeating my catch phrases.

Thanks everyone. I am going to pick up Bob's new cage tomorrow. Its going to be quite the upgrade, I think he'll be happy! I'm so impressed with him, he already talks to me, lets me hold him and I managed to get two short (enjoyed) scritches in and it's been less than 24 hours. I think we have a beautiful relationship in the works.

Thanks for all the great advice guys! I've just been giving him space but when I'm not talking to him he turns and looks at me and says "hello?" and starts dancing around.

Hi Everyone, Bob has moved into my home today and is already a pleasure. He, unfortunately, came in an uncomfortably small cage. It's somewhere around 17X18X20, I only measure the front. In a nutshell, I'm already in the works of getting him a bigger cage. I have two dogs and a cat so he can't spend all his time out when I'm not there and I worry about him being in such a small cage. I am concerned about having just moved him in and changing his cage right away too. Most likely I could have him in a new cage by the end of the week but it this too much at once? Or do I just do it and get all the dramatic changes over with at once and then allow the adjusting to begin. Bob seems to be an extremely easy going guy (although I just met him and I know this will probably prove false some day) He is already OK with me picking him up and talks (minimally) to me. Suggestions are appreciated. I added a photo of Bob in his cage to give you a feel for what he's working with now.

Does anyone have "sleep cages" for the birds? I've never tried anything like this and the idea is intriguing. My apartment isn't huge so it seems a little silly but I wonder how it would affect my grey.....

Thanks for posting this update! It's really a comfort to hear your story and I hope my soon to be situation develops just as well. I also am soon welcoming a 4 yr rescue CAG into my home and am very nervous since he'll be the first "large" parrot I've had! I'm happy for you and it sounds like he fit right into the niche he needed

Thanks to everyone who posted here! The photos of your amazing cages gave me great ideas for how and where to set up!

Thanks for your advice. Luckily he will be the only bird, which seems to be what he desires. He is living with a conure now and the existence is tense. I have found a lot of great information and I'd appreciate your take on something specific. I have seen in a lot of places it is suggested to give your grey a "tour" of the household so that he is familiar and less stressed. This seems really overwhelmed to me. I wonder if setting up his cage and leaving him there until he is settled is the smarter course? Also cage placement is something I've been agonizing over. Living area, to be in the comings and goings or in the bedroom where it's calm and a little more private (obvious my place isn't huge). I feel like I'm touching on really obvious things but I keep second guessing what I decide on!

Hello-- I've joined this forum in hopes of gaining knowledge and having a good resource to come to. I am very soon acquiring a rescue CAG. I have knowledge of parrots and experience being around them but have never owned a grey. My last parrot, a Nanday named Cricket was the best friend I've ever had, and I am hoping my new addition will eventually feel that way about me. I have a slightly more detailed post over in the lounge! Guidance on how to build trust and acclimate him will be much appreciated!

Hi All-- I am going to be adding a CAG to my household in the very near future. He is four and has had a semi-rough past. His first year was spent in a room alone, where he plucked. He was rescued and over 3 yrs has recovered. Unfortunately in the last year his owners underwent a divorce and his man is gone and his only human doesn't have time for him. He is coming to live with me. I have experience with all ranges of birds but have never owned anything larger than a Nanday conure. Sorry to drag this out, my point here is, I need guidance. I have been doing the research and reading everything I can but I would love some first hand guidance on how to introduce him into the house and to the other animals residing in it. Most importantly how to connect with him and earn his trust. Any advice appreciated! I'm undergoing a huge commitment and want to do the best I can for him. Thanks!